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The Republic of China presented the Order of Yon-Hwei, Class III to Jimmy Doolittle following the first bombing of Japan by his Raiders on April 18, 1942.

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Object Details
Country of Origin China Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Order of Yon-Hwei, Class III; silver and enamel, in form of five-pointed star, with ribbon: from left, red, blue, white, blue, white, blue, red ribbon. Also miniature medal with ribbon, plastic-covered ribbon for bar, and enamel stick pin. In red leather case. Dimensions 3-D: 6.4 x 1.3 x 10.2cm (2 1/2 x 1/2 x 4 in.)
 Materials Medal: Enameled Gold and Silver
Ribbon: Silk
 Inventory Number A19740533000 Credit Line Donated by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle (USAF, Ret.) Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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